Question

apply the distributive property to create an equivalent expression.

\\(-9 \cdot (5j + k) =\\)

Explanation:

Identify the expression and operation

$$ -9 \cdot (5j + k) $$

Distribute the factor to each term

$$ (-9 \cdot 5j) + (-9 \cdot k) $$

Simplify the terms

$$ -45j - 9k $$

Answer:

Apply the distributive property to create an equivalent expression.

\(-9 \cdot (5j + k) =\) <blank>\(-45j - 9k\)</blank>